Denon X Series goes 8K
While we’re not recommending that everyone rushes to upgrade to 8K TVs just yet, it makes sense for any AV receiver purchase to be future-proofed, and Denon has now made the leap with its first 8K-ready models in its X-Series AVRs.
The Denon AVC-X6700H (pictured), the EISA-winning AVC-X4700H (see p25), AVC-X3700H, and AVR-X2700H will each carry 8K HDMI silicon on one dedicated 8K HDMI input, enabling 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through.
The two top models support all key immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D out-of-box. The top AVC-X6700H will also support DTS:X Pro for up to 13 channels of DTS:X decoding with speaker configurations such as 7.2.6 or 9.2.4. Listeners can also enjoy the latest in IMAX Enhanced films in 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configurations thanks to newly adopted 13.2-channel processing capabilities with external amplification.
All X-Series models support HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG versions of High Dynamic Range, as well as 4:4:4 Pure Color subsampling and BT.2020 pass-through. They can stream multichannel audio from a TV using eARC, and there’s full gaming compatibility with 4K/120, VRR, QFT, QMS and ALLM supported. One handy new HDMI feature is Quick Media Switching, which aims to eliminate handshaking screen blackout when a source switches resolution or frame rate.
Individually the $6199 AVC-X6700H supports 11 channels of 205W amplification with 13.2-channel processing, the $3499 AVC-X4700H and $2699 AVC-X3700H support up to 9 channels of amplification (200 and 180W respectively) and 11.2-channel processing. The $1999 AVR-X2700H supports 7 channels of amplification rated at 150W.
Denon now also supports a new “Pre-Amplifier” mode for the AVC-X3700H, AVC-X4700H and AVC-X6700H, previously only found on Denon’s flagship AVC-X8500H. Pre-Amplifier mode provides a clear signal path and more tolerance in clipping levels by disconnecting internal amplifiers when the receiver is used as an AV processor and all speakers are powered by external amplifiers.
And you can share the joy around a home, since the HEOS wireless multiroom platform is onboard all models.
The top two receivers are available now, with the other two following in October and November. More info www.denon.com.au